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juliankennedy23Oct 26, 2014

Slither: 7 out of 10: Nathan Fillion needs to get more big screen work. He was the captain on Firefly (and its big screen spin-off Serenity) and he brings that same laconic dry humored character to Slither. He is the talented center of anSlither: 7 out of 10: Nathan Fillion needs to get more big screen work. He was the captain on Firefly (and its big screen spin-off Serenity) and he brings that same laconic dry humored character to Slither. He is the talented center of an enjoyable romp.

Slither consists of way to many timeworn cliché's to list here but in general it is an eighties style creature feature. What sets it apart from is brethren is a top notch cast, (Michael Rooker and Tania Saulnier both put in excellent turns), great special effects, (a minimum of bad CGI and a lot of good make-up effects) and a generally funny script.

The only problem with the movie (outside of a tendency to overplay the campy) is that is eminently forgettable. Unlike recent straight horror films such as Saw or Hostel or even recent horror/comedy hybrids such as Shaun of the Dead, Slither doesn't have a single original thought or scene in its pretty little head.

It's like that girl you dated in college that was pretty good looking but boring in and out of the sack. (No I can't remember her name either.) I have to concentrate to recall even a couple of scenes from Slither and heck I just watched the thing. I can remember about every scene from American Werewolf in London and I haven't seen that in many moons (Please pardon the lame stretch for a pun.) One critic called it empty calories and I couldn't agree more. No doubt it is a good time for horror and action fans just don't expect any lasting impression.… Expand

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Stagger74Jul 14, 2021

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LumdogAug 12, 2021

The horror-comedy is a rare genre, and this film mostly succeeds at it. It's a great homage to classic B-grade body horror type of films with some pretty cool practical effects; and some genuine laugh out load moments.

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DrewF.Apr 10, 2006

Starts off slow, but once those worms start-a-sliterhin', it's a lot of fun. Not just another pretty face, there's actually some deeper messages hidden here, if you're into that sort of thing. Definitely recommended.

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MichaelL.Nov 24, 2006

Tons of fun. Well acted, and unashamedly derivative, with a few original twists and turns. A bunch of good scares, too. It's unusual to find a film in this genre (with the exception of "Tremors" this well directed and acted). And some Tons of fun. Well acted, and unashamedly derivative, with a few original twists and turns. A bunch of good scares, too. It's unusual to find a film in this genre (with the exception of "Tremors" this well directed and acted). And some genuine laughs amid the shivers.… Expand

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LisaH.Apr 18, 2006

This movie was fun with a capital "F". I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good "tongue in cheek" kind of a movie, which are truly hard to find. Thank you Gunn for a good time.

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DevynApr 6, 2006

I actually was very entertained by this movie, it had the modern day take on the "meteor lands on earth and aliens cause havoc" movies of the 50's and 60's. It had some funny 1 liners and kept the audience happy. There were alot of I actually was very entertained by this movie, it had the modern day take on the "meteor lands on earth and aliens cause havoc" movies of the 50's and 60's. It had some funny 1 liners and kept the audience happy. There were alot of gory parts , but it was well done for a newer director.… Expand

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HéctorB.Jun 4, 2006

This movie is a love letter from an authentic fan of the horror genre. I had a lot of fun recognizing the bits, gags and sights borrowed from another films and directors. That "Slither" works as a B Movie with almost not a single original This movie is a love letter from an authentic fan of the horror genre. I had a lot of fun recognizing the bits, gags and sights borrowed from another films and directors. That "Slither" works as a B Movie with almost not a single original idea is a tribute to the talent and respect mr. Gunn has for the genre. I almost forgive him for writting the "Scooby Doo" movies, and i was very surprised for his "Dawn of the Dead" script (the 2004 remake of G. A. Romero's classic). Like Rob Zombie and Eli Roth, mr. Gunn tries to include all of his influences in a single movie. "Slither" is funny, with heartfelt moments that comes back to back with authentic gore orgies (and several nods to "Animal Planet"!).… Expand

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DonnaHJan 6, 2007

Such a fun movie! Nathan Fillion is charming, as always, and Gregg Henry is hilarious as the foul-mouthed mayor. Kudos to James Gunn for hitting all the right notes, and making a wonderfully entertaining little film.

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buzz_clikJul 30, 2007

I'm stumped. I just don't understand how people can say this film isn't funny. It's absolutely bloated with humour, be it subtly through character quirks and interactions, great one-liners (mostly from the mayor) or I'm stumped. I just don't understand how people can say this film isn't funny. It's absolutely bloated with humour, be it subtly through character quirks and interactions, great one-liners (mostly from the mayor) or obvious gross-out gags. It's also a skillful homage to all those aliens-taking-over-the-earth movies (and there's a definite 'slug' subgenre in those which it ably echoes). Sure, it's not as brilliant as Shaun of the Dead, but it's still canny enough with its directing and script to easily please true fans of horror. Actually, now I've said that I should amend my opening statement: I actually can see how people don't get it, but I don't understand what those people were doing watching this film in the first place. Bottom line - If you're a horror buff who likes a laugh and appreciates a fellow fan doing it right, this film's right up there.… Expand

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DawnLJul 7, 2007

If you're looking for amazing and genre defining cinema you do not go to Slither. But, if you're looking for an enjoyable, humorous and overall fun movie then give this a watch. Nothing ground breaking but sometimes you just need If you're looking for amazing and genre defining cinema you do not go to Slither. But, if you're looking for an enjoyable, humorous and overall fun movie then give this a watch. Nothing ground breaking but sometimes you just need to kill the substance with something a little more accesible and light on the mind.… Expand

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EdeltraudOct 31, 2013

Family fun day! Come on this was good, silly fun for what it was. I can't say good clean fun 'cause there's a massively phallic aspect to it. Part of the fun.
We watched this for our Halloween flick and it was perfect for that. I could getFamily fun day! Come on this was good, silly fun for what it was. I can't say good clean fun 'cause there's a massively phallic aspect to it. Part of the fun.
We watched this for our Halloween flick and it was perfect for that. I could get up and answer trick or treaters at the door and not miss a thing. Wouldn't ordinarily choose this, but for the occasion I have no complaints. It worked, in part, because the actorsdirector didn't play it for camp, they just let it be camp. From Rosemary's Baby to Jabba the Hut, figuring out the homages was half of the viewing pleasure...all this plus a gooey romance.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpJun 6, 2018

I hadn't seen this since it came out and I had been looking forward to revisiting this ever since James Gunn exploded with the Guardians movies and I had became more familiar with Troma. I enjoyed it more this time around even if it stillI hadn't seen this since it came out and I had been looking forward to revisiting this ever since James Gunn exploded with the Guardians movies and I had became more familiar with Troma. I enjoyed it more this time around even if it still feels a bit slight.

It's an amalgamation of a bunch of different horror movies, Gunn interests and lessons learned with Troma. What should be an explosively great time is more intermittently exhilarating with some of its more interesting edges sanded down by what can only be studio interference. It too often settles for "my first cult horror" movie, mainstreaming and going broad instead of weird.

Michael Rooker is stellar as always, the practical effects fantastic (the CGI is distracting and bad but forgivable) and the creature design "looks like something that fell off my d**k during the war", as they say.… Expand

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moonman1994Mar 10, 2014

Funny, campy and just plain fun. Slither isn't particularly innovative but it is extremely entertaining. The entire cast does a fine job. The true thing that can be said about this movie is that it actually knows how to be funny and be aFunny, campy and just plain fun. Slither isn't particularly innovative but it is extremely entertaining. The entire cast does a fine job. The true thing that can be said about this movie is that it actually knows how to be funny and be a monster movie.… Expand

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Christopher_G2Aug 17, 2013

Slither is one of the better examples of its kind from the last ten years or so. That may not say a whole lot because B movies about ugly creepy crawly things that do disgusting things more often than not are not very pleasant to sit through;Slither is one of the better examples of its kind from the last ten years or so. That may not say a whole lot because B movies about ugly creepy crawly things that do disgusting things more often than not are not very pleasant to sit through; not to me anyway. But this one has enough humor, thrills and neat tricks to make it worth sitting through for non-hardcore horror fans, in spite of a somewhat weak ending. Nothing remarkable, just a fun and disgusting good time.… Expand

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cjm868Apr 1, 2016

A brilliant blend of horror and comedy. It keeps a constant tone that falls between the two genres and rarely if ever favours one over the other which makes for an entertaining and tense ride of a movie.

One of the best Horror/ComediesA brilliant blend of horror and comedy. It keeps a constant tone that falls between the two genres and rarely if ever favours one over the other which makes for an entertaining and tense ride of a movie.

One of the best Horror/Comedies since Evil Dead II (which is the benchmark for the genre.)… Expand

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WriteFilmLive21Dec 1, 2012

"Slither" is a quirky, humorous, violent, gross and all-out memorably entertaining horror flick. When an asteroid carrying an alien virus crashes just outside a small town, it infects one woman's husband and starts a series of disgusting"Slither" is a quirky, humorous, violent, gross and all-out memorably entertaining horror flick. When an asteroid carrying an alien virus crashes just outside a small town, it infects one woman's husband and starts a series of disgusting events that put you on a wonderfully fun road to chaos. All the actors put out great, hilarious performances against the increasingly disturbing happenings, and the CGI/makeup effects match the strength of the writing. Anyone who enjoys the odd mix of gruesome horror and character comedy will eat this one up like a zombie. Really quite a find!… Expand

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VideshiJun 5, 2013

I think the reason this movie doesn't have a higher score is that people expected it to be a scary horror movie, rather than what it is. There are horror aspects to it, but it'd be better described as a dark comedy... perhaps "dark horrorI think the reason this movie doesn't have a higher score is that people expected it to be a scary horror movie, rather than what it is. There are horror aspects to it, but it'd be better described as a dark comedy... perhaps "dark horror comedy" would be an apt description.

This movie is meant to be fun, and it has some terrific one-liners delivered by Nathan Filion. It also has a very inventive "monster", if you want to call it that. I thought it was a much more creative idea than you normally see in movies, and it was fun to watch. Don't expect anything deep, just some interesting visuals, some good laughs, and some creature ideas that'll make you exclaim "cool!".

Good times.… Expand

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mbeckfordOct 28, 2020

A comedy-horror riff on an alien-parasite invasion of a small rural town is fun, gross and completely engaging. James Gunn demonstrates his pre-GOG chops, getting the most of the great acting ensemble including Elizabeth Banks, MichaelA comedy-horror riff on an alien-parasite invasion of a small rural town is fun, gross and completely engaging. James Gunn demonstrates his pre-GOG chops, getting the most of the great acting ensemble including Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, and Nathan Fillon.… Expand

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MightyPDKDec 21, 2016

The movie's pretty fantastic. So gory and disgusting. Just what the doctor ordered.

There are some cheesy practical effects (*cough* deer) and sub-par CG in places, but it doesn't really hurt the movie. The characters are pretty good. TheThe movie's pretty fantastic. So gory and disgusting. Just what the doctor ordered.

There are some cheesy practical effects (*cough* deer) and sub-par CG in places, but it doesn't really hurt the movie.

The characters are pretty good. The only one who really overdoes it is the actor who played the mayor (though I'm pretty sure he did it on purpose and with the full support of the director). Everyone else is reasonably believable.

What would have probably failed as a plain old zombie movie, succeeds as an alien parasite movie.

Well done, sirs and madams.

If you don't like horror or gore, then seek your entertainment elsewhere.

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JamesDrawsThngsAug 4, 2020

It's such a shame that I don't see too many people talk about this film, because this was one of the most memorable, disgusting horror experiences I have ever seen. Slither is this amalgamation of all kinds of B-Movie horror tropes andIt's such a shame that I don't see too many people talk about this film, because this was one of the most memorable, disgusting horror experiences I have ever seen. Slither is this amalgamation of all kinds of B-Movie horror tropes and not-so-subtly takes notes from movies such as "Night of the Creeps" for inspiration. Many of the practical effects in this film are excellent and, in some cases, difficult to watch. While the violence itself is over-the-top and cartoonish, the general writing is not purposefully going for a full-fledge comedic tone like, say, "Re-Animator" (though Mayor MacReady is a big exception), but rather sprinkling in humor that's more deadpan, keeping not only a serious threat but adding just the right amount of levity and still getting a good laugh out of me. All of the actors in the film are great, with Gregg Henry, Michael Rooker and Nathan Fillion being the big stand-outs for me. Not all of the film hits a home run, though. Some of the effects are pretty bad (especially the final big shot at the end) and it's use of exposition is pretty clumsy. Thankfully, those don't really take away from my enjoyment of the film as a whole. I was thoroughly entertained and creeped out the whole way through. This film is a cult hit for a reason, and I recommend this to anybody looking for something bloody, gory, and a bit cheeky.… Expand

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ExcommunicadoJan 19, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (At around forty-eight minutes) When the mother tells her two daughters to go to bed, the one on the right is reading a "Goosebumps" story by R.L. Stine titled, "The Girl Who Cried Monster".… Expand

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horcrux2007Sep 2, 2014

"Slither" is a great modern day monster flick. It's a bit too similar to "Shivers" and "Night of the Creeps", which is my biggest problem. Despite that flaw, it's disgusting, funny, well acted, and extremely entertaining.

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JacobparkerMay 18, 2013

Slither was so much better than I expected.
Soooooo gory oh my god!
I really love this movie cause it's very disgusting.
I can unsderstand why some people don't like this movie...

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YApr 2, 2006

Brilliant! - Loved this movie. More gross than scary and the one liners were hillarious.